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1978 Map of Wapiti Creek
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1978 Map of Wapiti Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Chamberlain Ridge dominates the high-elevation landscape of the Payette National Forest in this late-1970s survey. The area is defined by the Idaho Primitive Area, a designation that reflects a region preserved from modern development, where transit relied on a network of Pack Trails rather than roads. The map reveals small pockets of human presence in this wilderness, including the Mc Coy Cabin and Rock Ranch, which sits near a remote Landing Strip. High-mountain riparian zones like Wapiti Meadows, Moose Meadows, and Whimstick Meadows serve as essential landmarks for navigation through the dense drainage basins of Chamberlain Creek and the many forks of Whimstick Creek. These named clearings and water sources like Moose Jaw Springs suggest a landscape valued for seasonal grazing or backcountry exploration during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1978
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain